Yu-Gi-Oh! The Pitfall Hero

He spoke calmly, recounting the facts of what had happened in the past, his face expressionless.

It was as if her victory was something perfectly normal.

"When you fought Jaden before, your deck contained the power of Lord Saiou, but... even though Jaden lost to you, he didn't become a member of the Society of Light..."

Gazing at the sky shrouded in white mist, Manjoume uttered words that Edo couldn't comprehend: "In other words, Lord Saiou's power is useless against someone like Judai."

"You said... my deck contains the power of Saiō, how is that possible?"

The reason I was able to win was entirely due to my own strength. What does that have to do with the King of the West?

The fate revealed by his divination was nothing more than what was bound to happen next!

Also, why did Jaden Yuki have to become a partner of that Society of Light after I beat him? Is there any necessary connection between these two things?

"...Hmm? So you didn't know anything at all?"

Upon hearing this, Manjou was utterly shocked: "Hehehe... One day, this academy will become Lord Saiou's property."

"...Soon, Judai and the others will show up, right? If you don't plan to fight, then I'll take them down."

After saying this, Wan Zhangmu waved his hand and left without looking back, disappearing into the mist.

Even without receiving new instructions, he had already achieved his goal for this trip.

"Hey! Answer my question!"

"...Hahahahahahaha!!!"

The only response to Edward's questions was Manjoume's distinctive, loud laughter.

As Manjoume's figure gradually disappeared from sight, a thoughtful look appeared in Edward's eyes.

What on earth is that guy doing?

It suddenly appeared, saying things that were incomprehensible to everyone.

And who exactly is that person who transcended the prophecies of fate, as mentioned by the King of Jai?

……

With these doubts lingering in his mind, Edward finally abandoned his plan to dwell on the matter and focused his attention on the duel that was about to begin.

For her, the duel with Asuka was almost stress-free.

Although we don't know how strong this blonde girl really is, I doubt she can surpass Marufuji Ryo, who previously held the Caesar's throne at Duel Academy.

In that case, there's no need to worry about unexpected events.

"...Then let's get started."

Standing in the dueling arena, Edward, who had put on his Duel Disk just like Asuka, was ready for the duel.

At the same time, a faint, deep red ripple began to appear on the surface of her body.

That was precisely the terrifying pressure emanating from D-HERO, a symbol of darkness and vengeance.

Faced with this immense pressure, Asuka felt as if her body was weighed down by a thousand pounds... Before the duel even began, a sense of fear instinctively arose within her.

"What... what exactly is the fighting spirit emanating from this child?"

"Could this be... the aura of a professional duelist?"

A bead of sweat trickled down her forehead from the tension. Under this immense pressure, Asuka, who vaguely saw the figure of the Phoenix of Destruction appearing behind Edward, subconsciously took a half-step back.

On the other hand, Edward remained expressionless.

She made no comment on Asuka's reaction, nor did she utter any of the sarcastic lines often found in villainous dialogue.

"...Oh! I declare, the duel that will now officially begin, a duel for the life and death of Osiris Red!!!"

The confident Napoleon, seeing that both sides were ready, quickly announced the start of the duel.

Having secured powerful external assistance this time, he is 99.99% confident in the successful implementation of the plan!

This time, it will definitely work!

Asuka: "...I'm ready!"

Edward: "...Let's finish this quickly."

With various thoughts swirling in their minds, Edward and Asuka simultaneously raised their Duel Disks: "Du..."

"...Wait a minute!!!"

Edward & Asuka: "...?!"

Everyone: "...Who is it???"

Suddenly, a voice, like a thunderclap, echoed in the ears of the two who were about to begin their duel.

The two people, who subconsciously stopped what they were doing, and the audience members all turned their heads at the same time to look in the direction from which the sound came.

Then, they saw Yusei, panting heavily from the intense exercise, appear at the entrance, and Yuki Judai, who was also panting with his knees on his hands behind him.

Having embarked on a journey to find themselves and achieved their goals, the two finally returned safely to the Duel Academy at this crucial moment.

"That voice... is it my older brother and the others returning?"

"Yusei...Judai! Ahhh...I'm not seeing things, am I? It really is them!"

"Jūdai is one thing, but Yusei too... This troublesome guy is here!"

Asuka and Coach Napoleon reacted differently to the two who arrived.

Coach Napoleon wasn't too worried about Judai Yuki, since he was no match for Lord Edward anyway.

But Yusei, whose tactics are impossible to figure out, is more troublesome...

This is getting a bit troublesome!

"Looks like we made it in time!"

Wiping the sweat from his brow, Yusei, who had interrupted the duel, waved to Edward, apologized, and walked towards Asuka: "Well then, Judai... you can go and explain to everyone."

"Oh! Leave it to me!"

Yuki Jaden, who was standing behind Yusei, patted his chest and then went to the audience to chat with Kenzan, Marufuji Sho, and Misawa Daichi.

"Big brother, you're finally back!"

"Ah... I'm so sorry, I didn't expect this journey through space to take so long!"

While expressing his apologies to everyone, Jaden Yuki recalled the various amusing incidents that had occurred during this period.

Worlds beyond the universe, talking dolphins and mermaids, time traveler Visas, creatures from a corrupted world, new dimensions and the light of destruction...

There are so many things I want to say, so much gratitude I want to share with everyone.

Overwhelmed with mixed emotions, Jaden Yuki fell silent for a moment...

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"Hmm... In fact, Yusei and I have both acquired brand new hero decks during this trip!"

After much deliberation, Jaden Yuki finally chose to start the conversation with the duel he was most interested in.

As for other things, we'll talk about them later.

"...A new hero deck?"

Upon hearing Jaden Yuki's loud shouts, Edward, in the dueling arena, frowned slightly and instinctively asked a question.

"Yes! That is the power we gained during this cosmic journey. After being enveloped in a new light, we received this new hero deck, empowered by the dark power of the universe, from the talking dolphin living in the new space!"

"……universe?"

Crossing his arms, he glanced at Yusei next to Asuka, then at Jaden Yuki surrounded by three grown men, and recalled what he had said earlier. He subconsciously burst out laughing.

"Heh... So you went to space specifically because there's no hero deck on Earth that surpasses D-HERO? That's quite surprising!"

Jaden Yuki: "Ah! Edward... It's all thanks to you! Because I lost to you, I was able to obtain this brand new deck! Thank you~~~"

Edward: "..."

With Jaden Yuki's optimistic smile reflected in his eyes, Edward fell into a silent state.

Marufuji Sho: "Huh? So... Big brother, you're all right now? You can see the card's information now?"

Kenzan: "Yeah, yeah! That's exactly the question I was thinking of asking!"

Jaden Yuki: "Of course... Not only have I recovered, but I feel like I can hear the voices of many island spirits now, and they all seem to be calling to me!"

Water dolphin, flame beetle, sky hummingbird, earth mole, dark panther, radiant moss...

These new Space Warriors with their six attributes all formed a bond of battle with Jaden Yuki, and Yusei, as a fellow traveler, also gained corresponding powers from them.

Jaden Yuki clenched his right fist and punched it into the palm of his left hand, a bright smile on his face.

Having rediscovered the joy of dueling, he once again became the carefree boy he used to be.

The future is uncertain, but at least for now... there is no gloom in his heart.

"So, Jaden Yuki... now that you've gained new power, do you intend to duel me once again?"

Based on how things have developed, the normal next step should be for Jaden Yuki, who has gained new powers, to begin his revenge campaign, using his new powers to defeat Edward and break the destiny he speaks of.

but……

"No, Edward, this time your opponent is me!"

Raising his arm, Yusei, standing next to Asuka, said with a smile, "Asuka, let's switch places. Let me, in Osiris Red, personally protect my harbor."

Edward: "...Oh? You?"

Asuka: "...Yusei?"

Although she still had doubts, Asuka smiled slightly after seeing the determination in Yusei's eyes and handed the Duel Disk to him.

"Yusei, you have to be careful. Ed is not someone to be trifled with. I can feel the darkness hidden in her heart... that pressure is definitely not a fake..."

"Don't worry, I'll be careful of her destroying the Phoenix! I have no intention of losing this duel."

Yusei took the Duel Disk from Asuka's hand, took her hand in return, gave her a reassuring look, and then stood on the opposite side of Edward in Asuka's place.